Lab Director

Cancer is most treatable when found early, and in India it rarely is. BigGen Labs exists to change that, and to bring the same genomic precision to every stage of clinical care.BigGen Labs is a multidimensional genomics diagnostics company building an advanced molecular laboratory in New Delhi. We bring genomic science into everyday clinical decisions, accurately, affordably and at scale, and we are building across six areas:Early cancer detection: blood-based tests that find cancer while curative options remain open. Our lead programme, HelioLiver™, combines cell-free DNA methylation analysis with established serum protein markers to support hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance in at-risk adults.Precision oncology: molecular profiling that helps oncologists match the right therapy to the right patient and monitor response over time.Clinical and population genetics: whole exome sequencing and genetic testing for inherited disease, built on genomic data generated in India, for India.Reproductive genetics: non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to screen for chromosomal conditions, offered in full compliance with the PC&PNDT Act.Infectious disease molecular diagnostics: real-time PCR and NGS-based testing for faster, more targeted treatment decisions.Smart genomics: NGS, real-time PCR, immunochemistry and bioinformatics working as one validated sample-to-report workflow, under quality systems designed to ISO 15189 requirements from day one.We are investing in India-specific clinical validation with leading hospitals and research centres, because evidence generated elsewhere must be proven here. We partner with oncologists, hepatologists, gastroenterologists, obstetricians, geneticists, microbiologists, hospital networks and research institutions who share one belief: precision diagnostics should be accessible, not exceptional.BigGen Labs does not conduct or communicate foetal sex determination in any form.Role descriptionThe Lab Director will establish and lead BigGen Labs’ molecular diagnostics laboratory across its oncology, genetics, reproductive and infectious disease testing menu. This is a full-time, on-site role in New Delhi.Lead laboratory commissioning, workflow design and equipment qualification for NGS, real-time PCR and immunochemistry platformsOversee implementation and validation of HelioLiver™ and new assays across oncology, clinical and reproductive genetics, and infectious diseaseBuild and maintain quality systems aligned with ISO 15189, and lead the laboratory to NABL accreditationEnsure the laboratory’s prenatal testing meets PC&PNDT Act registration, documentation and record-keeping requirementsEstablish quality control, review and authorise laboratory reports, and own report-release controlsRecruit, train and certify a multidisciplinary laboratory team; set competency and authorisation standardsManage equipment, reagent inventory, cold chain and vendor performancePartner with clinicians, bioinformatics and research collaborators on validation studies and new test developmentContribute to strategic planning, capacity expansion and continuous improvementQualificationsPhD or MD in Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Pathology or a related discipline, with registration with the relevant professional bodies where applicable12–15 years of experience in molecular diagnosticsDemonstrated leadership in an NABL-accredited medical laboratory; an NABL/ISO 15189 assessor or auditor credential is preferredStrong expertise in interpreting complex molecular, genetic and pathology resultsAdvanced laboratory skills across NGS, real-time PCR and molecular microbiologyWorking knowledge of PC&PNDT Act compliance for prenatal genetic testingDemonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, implement SOPs and drive process improvementExcellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work with clinicians, hospital networks and diagnostic partners